After posting our initial thoughts, we have had time to put a lot more hours, and miles, on our 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX test bike. Here is our final report. One of the first “comfortable sportbikes” offered in the industry, the Ninja 1000 has been through several iterations, and 2020 sees substantial changes, yet again. […]
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Styrian MotoGP Results (News)
A wild day in Austria marked the second half of the double-header at the Red Bull Ring that began with last weekend’s race. While many expected a repeat victory by Ducati’s Andrea Dovizioso, that is not the way it played out. The race began with Joan Mir (Suzuki) taking the lead early on and building […]
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New KTM 200 Duke Available This Month in U.S. Market (News)
KTM has announced details of its new 200 Duke for the U.S. market. Available later this month, and priced at $ 3,999, KTM is pitching the new model as a perfect entry point for new riders, as well as an “ultra lightweight commuter.” The 308 pound (without fuel) machine has some impressive specifications. Somewhat unusual for […]
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Could Andrea Dovizioso Move to KTM Next Year? (News)
By withdrawing from negotiations with Ducati, Andrea Dovizioso has left himself without a job next year. All of the MotoGP seats seem to be tied up, so will Dovizioso simply take a sabbatical? Retire permanently? We don’t think so. Suddenly, KTM has one of the best bikes in the MotoGP paddock. After its first victory […]
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GASGAS Invites Top U.S. Trials Riders to SoCal Competition (News)
Last Friday, GASGAS (sister company of KTM and Husqvarna) held the California Trial Invitational at its private track in Murrieta, California designed by 10-time U.S. Trials champion Geoff Aaron. With the course just 10 minutes from our office, we were excited to check it out. Riders, including both men and women pros, did three loops […]
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KTM Makes In-House Frame and Suspension Work … All the Way to MotoGP Victory (News)
KTM has had success at almost every motorcycle racing discipline. It is known most for its off-road successes in motocross, supercross and Dakar, among other categories. When it began to focus on street bikes and roadracing, it stuck with steel frames and the in-house suspension brand WP. With success at the lower levels of GP […]
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